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Posts Tagged ‘sailing’

Historic tall ships return to Jack London for battles and adventures

By Bonnie Chan | February 13, 2015 | 1

Hawaiian Chieftain will make her home at Jack London Square for the next few weeks, her 75-foot-tall mainmast and distinctive square sails attracting the awe and curiosity of passersby. Launched in 1988, she serves as an educational ship, providing what Grays Harbor calls “living history experiences” for K-12 students.

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Historic Lady Washington tall ship sails into Oakland’s Jack London Square

By Nina Zou | October 22, 2014
The Lady Washington is docked at Oakland's Jack London Square for nine days this month.

The 1700s sailed into port at Oakland’s Jack London Square aboard the brig Lady Washington for a nine-day stay this month. With a crew of 13 at her helm, the 112-foot wooden ship, a replica of its namesake from the American Revolutionary War, has been a tour and education site while docked in Oakland. Capt.…

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